Chapter 398: Witch’s Club

Chapter 398: Witch’s Club

Gao Yang looked at Can, lips twitching in exasperation. “Is this really necessary, Orange?”

Can took off her mask, revealing a pink pimple that the concealer failed to conceal. It was so large that it looked like a mosquito bite.

She smiled bitterly. “I tried. If we just knock, she won’t open up. It’s easier to do things her way.”

Click.

A few seconds later, the door opened, followed by the sound of someone turning and running away.

Then from the other end of the room came Nainai’s voice, affecting a mysterious and haughty tone. “Hmph, this Empress has been waiting. Come in.”

Can and Gao Yang entered the room, closing the door behind them.

It was indeed a storage, the space a little cramped and dim. The window on the other end of the room was covered by heavy curtains, almost blocking all the sunlight.

The only source of illumination was the burning candle on the brass candle stand at the center of the wooden table serving as an altar, beside which were ‘magical items’, including a forecasting crystal ball, tarot cards, and magic books.

Behind the table was a translucent black laced curtain. A figure could be made out on the other side.

A few seconds later, the person emerged. Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

The petite girl was wearing a black cape and an eyepatch with red fake vampire fangs. She was holding a grim reaper’s scythe in her right hand, her right arm wrapped in bloodied bandages. Hanging on her neck was a light silver cross. And in her left hand was an open book for dark magic, on which perched an evil-looking prop skull.

Gao Yang gaped. How many chuuni elements did she have on her?!

On his side, Can had already taken off her baseball cap and stepped forward, dropping to one knee and playing along. “Your Majesty the Empress Nainai, this is my companion and your loyal servant, here for an audience with Your Majesty. Please inject his crystal with magic. We swear to defend the sacred land against the invasion of the dark forces...”

Gao Yang blinked in confusion. Wait, aren’t you way too into it, Can? Why do I feel like you’re enjoying the act?

“Ha.” Nainai swung her scythe. “The Ragnarok is coming, mortals. Don’t be afraid or struggle to find your path. This Empress, the descendent of the Creator Witch and the First Fallen Angel, the forger of order, truth, and fate, will surely lead you to...whoa!”

Nainai had finally recognized Gao Yang, and she staggered in startlement, dropping her magic book and scythe. The plastic skull tumbled to Gao Yang’s feet too.

From now on, Gao Yang would wear the necklace at school to play a wanderer. When he returned home, he would take off the necklace. Then both sides would be none the wiser.

The problem was that the energy of a wanderer couldn’t be stored in the necklace for long, and he had to come to Nainai regularly for resupply.

“Three days,” Can told Gao Yang. “After Nainai comprehended...”

“Call me Empress!” Nainai corrected vehemently.

“Um, after Empress Nainai comprehended Shapeshifter, she went to the Twelve Zodiac Signs for training and reached level 5.”

Gao Yang nodded. Although the three organizations had now stopped the trade of Rune Circuits, there were still ways for awakeners to level up their Talents, only there were more redtapes. They had to go to the base of the organization that owned the Rune Circuit they needed and hold the Rune Circuit under the organization’s close watch, leaving after leveling up—without the Rune Circuit, of course.

Gao Yang looked at Nainai, the strange chuuni girl. She had reached level 5 within a month after comprehending her new Talent. She was more than what met the eyes.

“Ha, mortal, now that you’ve acquired this Empress’ magic, you’ve taken on the sacred mantle of saving the world. There is no turning back once you walk on the treacherous path of thorns and blood!”

Here she goes again. Nainai covered her face with one hand and howled with a strange laughter, her head tipped up.

Rat-a-tat.

Someone knocked.

The three of them went silent and looked over at the door. A few seconds later, the visitor still hadn’t made a chuuni declaration. They must not be from the Guild.

Nainai’s expression turned instantly fearful. Not only had she dropped her act, she also took cover behind Gao Yang. “Don’t, don’t open the door! Don’t ever think about opening it...”

Gao Yang looked at Can. Can looked equally confused. She didn’t know who else would visit the Witch’s Club at this time.

Gao Yang accessed the system. There was no danger at the moment. But he still readied himself for a fight with energy concentrated to his hands, his eyes locked on the door.

Bam!

Two seconds later, the door was kicked open violently.